Restaurants
An honest take on restaurants and the dining experience
Profile: I am a foodie and a travel junkie working at UpTake and writing for the Restaurants blog. I live in the Bay Area with my handsome husband and precious mutt. I try to live a balanced life with lots of hard work, fun and humor.
Posts by: Alison Osborne
De Kas Restaurant in Amsterdam – Fine Dining in a Unique Atmosphere
Dec 31, 2009; No CommentBeautiful Amsterdam Amsterdam is one of the lovelier cities in Europe, in my opinion. It’s endless canals and beautiful and historic rows of buildings are well suited to long scenic strolls or leisurely bike rides. Two things I do not think of when... Read more »
Asitane – Fine Ottoman Cuisine in Turkey
Dec 29, 2009; No CommentHagia Sophia in Istanbul There is an air of mystique around Turkey. A diverse and beautiful country, steeped in history, it harbors a rich and ancient culture. The cuisine that has arisen over hundreds of years is just as much a part of the rich cultural... Read more »
Cinema Paradiso in Wanaka New Zealand – Movie and a Meal
Dec 29, 2009; No CommentBeautiful Wanaka New Zealand Wanaka, New Zealand is a small resort town in the Otago Region of New Zealand’s South Island. It is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, filled with surprisingly sophisticated restaurants for a town its size and loaded... Read more »
Aria Restaurant in Sydney – Harbor Dining
Dec 28, 2009; No CommentMagnificent Views at Aria If you only have one night to take Sydney in (or you just want to pretend like you do) then I have the perfect restaurant for you. Aria (aptly named for its location) is situated directly on the water overlooking Sydney’s... Read more »
Thanksgiving in the Bay Area
Nov 13, 2009; No CommentTurkey Day! There are lots of reasons you might not eat a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal. Here are a couple I can think of off the top of my head: 1. You aren’t able to make it home to family 2. You burned your home-cooked meal 3. You hate the idea... Read more »
Taco Truck in Palo Alto – Muy Bueno!
Nov 02, 2009; 3 CommentsHere in Palo Alto, the UpTake office has been suffering through a major construction project around the corner. This means large trucks block all the good parking spots and we are subjected to loud banging and vibrating jackhammers on a regular basis.... Read more »
Thanh Long – Fresh Crab and Garlic Noodles in San Francisco
Jul 17, 2009; 3 CommentsIt had been a long and lovely day of touring San Francisco when my husband, my father and I started pondering dinner options. My Dad was craving something from the crustacean family while my husband wanted something that would stick to his ribs, like... Read more »
Best Mexican Food in Austin
Jun 10, 2009; 1 CommentSummer and Mexican Food go Hand in Hand This time of year when the daylight lingers and the sun hangs hot in the sky – my mind starts drifting towards images of margaritas, outdoor patios and warm tortillas. I think that summer and Mexican food... Read more »
Ten Best Summer Food Festivals in the United States
May 20, 2009; 8 CommentsMany of us are sticking closer to home for our summer vacations this year, but, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy ourselves! Luckily, the warm summer months coincide with food festival season. I can’t think of a better cheap activity... Read more »
Girls Getaway in Wine Country – Free!!!
Apr 16, 2009; 4 CommentsHead next door to UpTake’s Lodging blog to see how you can win a free luxury vacation to the Silverado Resort in California’s Napa Valley. Just by being a talented blogger and telling us “why” you deserve it we might give you a... Read more »
